WA Child Poverty Doubles in Decade: Shock Report
Western Australia faces a child poverty crisis as new data reveals the number of children living in poverty has doubled over the past decade. Urgent action needed.
Category : Employment
Westpac pays $50m after underpaying 47,000 staff
Westpac has repaid over $50 million to current and former employees after a major wage underpayment scandal. Discover how the banking giant failed its workers.
Car Mechanical Services: 2025 Award Finalists
Car Mechanical Services is revolutionising the auto industry with its commitment to inclusion, sustainability, and empowering women in trades. Discover how they're setting new standards.
Tomago plant changes after worker loses arm
A Tomago asphalt plant has entered an enforceable undertaking after a worker's arm was amputated. The company spent over $1 million on safety upgrades and has returned to operations.
Federal Court ruling threatens WA mining employers
BHP's landmark Federal Court loss over Christmas rosters sets precedent for WA mining industry. Learn how this ruling impacts employment agreements.
CFMEU corruption claims revealed in leaked meeting
Queensland CFMEU boss Zach Smith exposes corruption problems within the union during leaked meeting. Read the explosive details and fallout.
Christmas Work Without Losing Your Age Pension
Learn how pensioners can earn extra income during Christmas without affecting Centrelink payments. Expert tips on work bonus rules and financial planning.
Zero-alcohol licence holder blows 0.203 in Geelong
A Geelong woman with a zero-alcohol licence was caught driving with a BAC of 0.203. Police impounded her vehicle in a dramatic roadside incident.
Rate Cut Doubt After Surprise Jobs Jump to 60,600
Australia's unemployment rate drops to 4.0% as economy adds 60,600 jobs in October, reducing chances of imminent RBA rate cuts. Full analysis inside.
Hunter Valley miners end 25-year record strike with win
Rix's Creek miners secure 17% pay rise and improved injury provisions after seven-week strike - the longest industrial action in Hunter Valley in 25 years. Read the full victory story.
WA Unemployment Drops to 3.6% in Strong Jobs Result
Western Australia's unemployment rate fell to 3.6% in May 2024, defying national trends with strong jobs growth. Discover how WA's economy continues to outperform.
Former Union Leader Charged With Harassing Emails
Former SA union secretary Joshua Peak faces Adelaide Magistrates Court over alleged abusive email campaign targeting workplace participants. Read the latest developments.
GenesisCare Radiation Therapists Go On Strike
Radiation therapists at GenesisCare facilities across Australia are taking industrial action over failed pay negotiations. The strike affects cancer treatment services nationwide.
Centrelink warning: Declare parent income or lose pay
Thousands of Centrelink recipients must declare their parents' income or face payment suspensions. The deadline is looming for Youth Allowance and ABSTUDY students.
Geelong Government Worker Fights Dismissal
A Department of Families, Fairness and Housing staffer in Geelong challenges unfair dismissal after being fired for alleged misconduct. The case now proceeds to Fair Work Commission.
Weekly JobSeeker Payments Proposed to Aid Struggling Aussies
New research suggests switching JobSeeker to weekly payments could relieve financial pressure without extra cost to taxpayers. Discover the proposal for Centrelink reform.
FedEx workers suffer acid burns in Unanderra spill
Two FedEx employees hospitalised with acid burns following sulphuric acid spill at Unanderra facility. HAZMAT crews respond to dangerous chemical incident.
WA Government Reverses Sick Leave Policy for Hospitals
Western Australia's government reverses controversial sick leave policy affecting hospital staff. The backflip promises better working conditions and improved patient care across WA hospitals.
Union slams mining industry inaction on harassment
Australian Workers Union calls for government intervention as mining companies ignore sexual harassment reforms. Women remain at risk in FIFO industry three years after landmark report.
Male Harassment Victims Penalised for Reporting
Australian workplaces continue to penalise male victims who report sexual harassment, with outdated stereotypes creating barriers to justice and support.
Three Generations, 180 Years at Cadbury Claremont
Meet the Salter family, whose three-generation dedication to Cadbury's Tasmanian factory spans 180 years. Discover their sweet story of loyalty and opportunity in Australian manufacturing.
Bunnings: Building Careers Across Generations in Australia
Discover how the iconic Australian hardware chain is creating meaningful career pathways and fostering intergenerational connections in workplaces nationwide.
Worker dies in tragic M1 upgrade accident near Newcastle
A construction worker has died in a horrific workplace accident on the M1 Pacific Motorway upgrade project near Newcastle, sparking WorkSafe investigations and raising safety concerns.
Townsville drink drivers fined heavily in court
Two North Queensland men have been slapped with significant penalties after separate drink-driving incidents, with one driver caught at nearly four times the legal limit.
Sydney Trains worker dies in cherry picker tragedy
A devastating workplace incident has left a Sydney Trains employee dead after becoming trapped in a cherry picker that collided with a railway bridge near Lithgow, sparking investigations into safety protocols.
Defence jobs lure WA FIFO workers from mining sector
Perth's fly-in fly-out workers are swapping mining for defence jobs, attracted by competitive salaries and more engaging work in Western Australia's growing defence sector.
Airdrill fined $115k over worker's crushing death
A West Australian drilling company has been slapped with a $115,000 penalty for failing to maintain a safe workplace, leading to the tragic death of a worker who was crushed by heavy machinery.
Payday Super Approved: Retirement Savings Revolution
Australian workers will see their superannuation paid on payday rather than quarterly under new laws passing Parliament, promising billions in extra retirement savings and closing the gender gap.
Mundingburra workers strike for 36-hour work week
Unionised staff at Mundingburra MP's office launch 36-hour strike demanding reduced work hours and better conditions, sparking debate about Australia's future workplace standards.
Women's unpaid work: $427bn hidden Australian economy
Groundbreaking research exposes how Australian women's unpaid work contributes $427 billion annually to the economy - discover what your invisible labour is really worth.
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